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- Page 1 Owner's Manual BLACK ICE AUDIO FUSION DAC Transport Dual Mono Vacuum Tube Stand Alone Digital to Analog Converter with Compact Disc Player Black Ice Audio 21310 Ridgecroft Drive, Brookeville, MD 20833 Phone (301) 953-2014 Fax (301) 498-0554 Email: info@blackiceaudio.com Web: www.blackiceaudio.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dear Client: We at Black Ice Audio want to thank you for purchasing the Black Ice Audio Vacuum Tube Fusion DAC Transport. The company that stands behind your DAC Transport draws on a two decades of tube design and manufacturing experience. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT. _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user CAUTION to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK... - Page 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTINUED MAINTENANCE Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet INSTALLATION before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. ENVIRONMENT Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring 1) Water and Moisture - Do not use this product powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene.
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Page 5: General Information
About Your Unit: Fusion DAC Transport The Fusion DAC Transport combines the proven sound quality of vacuum tubes and the convenience of the digital format. Our design objectives are 1) Sound quality, 2) High standards of build quality and sound quality at a value price, and 3) a high level of reliability and long life. -
Page 6: Getting Started
_________________________________________________ GETTING STARTED Unpacking: Check that you received the following items. 1 Remote control unit 1 Power cord _______________________________________________________________________ Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control: You can control the player using the supplied Remote. You will have to use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws on the back panel of your remote. -
Page 7: Front Panel Controls And Functions
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Control Section 1. Indicator Light 6. Play/Pause Button 2. On/Standby/Off Power Switch 7. Stop Button 3. Display Window 8. Backward Skip Selection 4. Disc Holder 9. Forward Skip Selection 5. Open/Close Disc Tray Button 10. Selector Switch (CD, USB, Toslink, Coaxial) _____________________________________________________________________ Playing a CD... - Page 8 Connections_____________________________________________ 1. Digital inputs: USB, toslink, or coaxial. 2. Digital outputs: toslink, coaxial 3. Analog Output: unbalanced, balanced 4. Ground Knurl: Used to ground other pieces of electronic equipment. Please Note: If there is a hum or static coming from the speakers with the unit on, there may be a ground loop that is being caused by a floating ground amplifier hooked up with a true grounded unit.
- Page 9 Remote Control ON’OFF PROG INTRO Overview: Some remote-control functions are the same as the front panel. In order for the remote-control unit to function properly, while using the remote control, please point it directly at the remote sensor on the front panel of the CD Player. 1.
- Page 10 1. Pause Mode: If the Transport is playing a disc, pushing the Play/Pause button will stop the disc and the pause indicator II will appear in the display window. If you push the Play/Pause button, the disc will resume playing. 2.
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Page 11: Additional Information
8. Remember Button: By pressing the Rem Button while a disc is playing, the display will show the time length of the track that is playing. If the Rem Button is pressed again, it will display the time length of the entire CD that is playing. Press the Rem button again and the display will show the time length of what has been played by the current track. - Page 12 Notes on CDs On Handling CDs 1. To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. 2. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. 3. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
- Page 13 If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any of these problems persist, consult your nearest Black Ice Audio Dealer. There is no sound. >Check that the player is connected to the amplifier.
- Page 14 Refer any needed service to your authorized Black Ice Audio dealer or other qualified technician. The vacuum tubes inside the Fusion DAC Transport are high-quality and should last 20,000 hours. If you should need replacement tubes, please consult your dealer or service representative.
- Page 15 HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY PERFORMANCE If your Black Ice Audio unit ever needs service, write to us at Black Ice Audio Inc., PO Box 218, Brookeville, MD 20833 (Att. Customer Relations Department). We may direct you to an Authorized Black Ice Audio Warranty Station or ask you to send your unit to the factory for repair.
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Page 16: Technical Specifications
Fusion DAC Transport Technical Specifications: Frequency Response: 20-20KHz ± 0.5dB + 0.5dB S/N Signal to Noise Ratio: > 98dB ≤0.02% （Balanced signal THD + N Distortion: 1KHz Channel Separation: > 96dB (1KHz) Analog Output Signal Balanced XLR, Unbalanced RCA Line Output Voltage: Balanced signal output 5.0V, 47Kohms...
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